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An all-new YA graphic novel from Maverick! Teenage writer Brie Page gets magically transported to the world of stories, but no matter how far she goes, she can't seem to escape from the drama of her life. In the small town of Holden, sixteen-year-old Brie Page... Read More
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An all-new YA graphic novel from Maverick! Teenage writer Brie Page gets magically transported to the world of stories, but no matter how far she goes, she can't seem to escape from the drama of her life.

In the small town of Holden, sixteen-year-old Brie Page has been struggling with a tremendous bout of writer’s block. And that’s a problem. One of many she has, actually. Parents that constantly fight, her former best friend/current bully Viv Kinsley, and the gorgeous new girl Kay Ardiger are causing a bit of stress. Brie used to hide from it all in her own worlds and stories, but that seems so far away now.

Until an unexpected encounter with a mischievous bookseller, Ambrose Chance, gives Brie the extraordinary ability to go beyond her problems in life and bury them deep into three new stories. Too bad the whole town of Holden had to get caught up in it too when her stories come to life.

Now, when the most important people in her life are stuck in fantastical tales, Brie needs to save them by diving into her worlds and facing her worries head-on. Which would be fine...if only she was better at writing endings.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781952303579

Publisher: Mad Cave Studios

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 June 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Maverick

Illustration: 203 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jess Taylor

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 203

About the Author

Jess Taylor is a comics artist and illustrator based in the UK. They are best known for their graphic novel Galaxy: The Prettiest Star (DC), written by Jadzia Axelrod. They have also worked on Critical Role, Stranger Things, and Adventure Time comics, as well as lending their art to the acclaimed children's cartoon Tee and Mo. In their free time they put on silly voices and play D&D on the internet

Fiona is an Illustrator and Comics Creator with a passion for colour, expressive storytelling and queer historical floof. She has done work for Disney and Tapas as well as her own ongoing comic, Ladies of the Knight. She currently lives in Yorkshire with her houseplants and a large collection of yarn. Find her work at http://fionacreates.net

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